1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 400 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Cortina | Mexico |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |